The final parade of the year has taken place in Londonderry as Apprentice Boys took to the streets for the annual Shutting of the Gates ceremony.
Held on the first Saturday in December each year, it marks the anniversary of the Siege of Derry, which started in December 1688 when 13 apprentices locked the walled city’s gates against the approaching army of the Catholic King James II.
The siege lasted 105 days and cost more than 10,000 lives.
The parade through the city usually involves around 25 bands, however, there were concerns attendance could be affected by Storm Darragh, with travel to and from Derry affected by bad weather and transport disruption.
Some of those on parade on Saturday were sporting woolly hats and coats to protect against the elements.
It was a special day for William Walker, the newly installed Apprentice Boys governor, who takes over the position from Graeme Stenhouse.
Mr Walker told the BBC: “It is humbling to reflect on being just the most recent in a long line of governors that stretches back more than 200 years, and with an Apprentice Boys heritage of more than 300 years.”